Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator represents the UFW Foundation before stakeholders and target communities. They plan, promote and participate in community education around local resources available to communities impacted by immigration issues. They provide essential administrative, logistical, and operational support to program directors, managers, or other department staff to ensure smooth program execution. They help develop and sustain leader engagement programs to support UFW Foundation projects and campaigns to increase awareness of our immigration services. The Project Coordinator will also promote UFW Foundation programs and services in the general community. The Project Coordinator also coordinates with the digital and communications operations to document local efforts, raise awareness and increase use of services. The Project Coordinator reports to the Directing Attorney.

The ideal candidate for this position must have a high level of professionalism and organization. The candidate must demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak clearly in front of large groups of people.
• Collaboration. Ability to work with teammates in a professional and solutions-oriented manner. Proven ability to effectively work as part of a team and to lead collaborative efforts.
• Dedication to Mission. A genuine interest in immigrant and farm worker rights/workers' rights (e.g. worker conditions, wage-hour violation).
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Experience coordinating projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with outreach.
• Outgoing, enthusiastic and persuasive personality.
• Self-motivated.
• Si Se Puede (It Can Be Done) Attitude. The embodiment of a personal spirit that promotes confidence, courage and risk-taking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, campus staff and students, government officials and their staff members, and the general public. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish. Ability to speak Mixteco, Zapotec, Triqui and other languages indigenous to Mexico a plus.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Must have basic accounting knowledge and ability to keep accurate financial records. Must have good organizational skills and ability to work independently. Must be familiar with the history and mission of the UFW Foundation and be willing to make long-term commitment.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The annual salary pay range for this position is $70,304.00 to $90,304.00, and benefits include:

• Accruals of 2, 3, and 4 vacation weeks per year depending on tenure
• 16 paid holidays (includes a personal day)
• 1 mental health day per calendar year
• Paid sick days
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program for support with personal and work-related challenges
• 403(b) retirement plan with 2% employer match (providing employee meets criteria)
• 401(k) retirement plan with no employer match (providing employee meets criteria) *
• Employer-sponsored pension plan *
• Supplemental insurance (within 30 days of hire date) *
• Professional development opportunities and access to thousands of courses
• 20% discount for immigration services through the UFW Foundation
• Many discounts, such as entertainment discounts for movie theaters, theme parks, etc. via ADP Lifemart, TicketsatWork, and UnionPlus

*Note: Some of the benefits listed above are not available to temporary employees. Eligibility and access to benefits may vary based on employment status and other factors.

The UFW Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity is more than a legal and moral obligation it is also a sound business practice to realize the potential of every individual. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunity to all individuals, employment decisions at the UFW Foundation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, age, or any characteristic protected by law.